Area Br 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Area Br 1, located in Polk County, Florida, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of storing tailings.


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Summary

Constructed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 6160 feet. With a storage capacity of 1090 acre-feet and a surface area of 38 acres, Area Br 1 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.

Despite its low hazard potential, Area Br 1 is regulated by the state of Florida and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. The dam, situated on an unnamed pond, serves as a vital component of the local water infrastructure, contributing to flood control, irrigation, and environmental conservation efforts in the area.

As a significant feature in the landscape, Area Br 1 reflects the intersection of human engineering and natural resources, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate resilience will find Area Br 1 to be a fascinating case study of how infrastructure can both harness and protect precious water resources in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

6160

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

UNNAMED POND

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

38

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

1090

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.